The Meat Factory begins special promo to mark end of Ramadan
The Meat Factory; the largest source of wholesome meat, fish and animal products in the Ashanti region is embarking on a special promotion to mark the end of the Ramadan fast. As part of the... read more
Fairtrade adds new certification requirement for cocoa and coffee to boost farmer incomes
In a move to deepen benefits for farmers, Fairtrade International has announced a new requirement for cooperatives and traders applying for cocoa or coffee certification. The requirement, which... read more
Agogo to get a military base- DCE announces
DCE for Asante Akim North District ; Francis Oti Boateng The District Chief Executive for Asante Akim North District Assembly; Mr. Francis Oti Boateng has revealed that the district will soon have... read more
Illegal Miners invade Minti forest reserve, DCE fingered
Scores of illegal miners including some Chinese nationals are alleged to be behind the recent forest destruction in the Bosomtwe reserve in Minti, a farming community in the Bosome Freho District of... read more
Poultry Industry decline: Boris B cries, blames BoG
CEO of Boris B farms; Dr. Boris Baidoo The Chief Executive officer of Boris B’s farms and veterinary services is calling on the Bank of Ghana to revise existing policies and regulatory framework to... read more
3.1 Million EUR in funding launched by Fairtrade International
On World Fair Trade Day, Fairtrade International announces the launch of a “Fairtrade Producer Relief Fund” and establishment of a “Fairtrade Producer Resilience Fund” in response to... read more
Ghana needs $10bn to construct subterranean drains to fix perennial flooding – Minister
Minister for Works and Housing, Samuel Atta Akyea, has disclosed that about 10 billion dollars will be required to construct subterranean drainage system to help deal with the country’s perennial... read more
World Day of Safety and Health at Work:Fairtrade certified banana producers promote occupational health and safety in Ghana
Fairtrade Africa is supporting the promotion of workers’ rights by providing capacity building and technical expertise for the adoption of the UN FAO manual on Banana Occupational... read more
Farmer Groups to determine who becomes Agric Minister in Ghana
Barring any last minute hitches, farmer groups in the country will have a say in determining who becomes the next Agriculture minister in the country, the 2018 National Best Youth Farmer has... read more
Quainoo Reuben writes: Attention on COVID-19 is laudable, but neglect of our smallholder farmers is disappointing
The world is at a standstill due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the smallholder farmers who feed thousands of Ghanaians are not receiving much attention and support. Smallholder farming is a major... read more
Fairtrade certified producers in West Africa support their communities to fight COVID-19
Fairtrade Certified Producer Organisations in Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire are supporting the fight against COVID-19 by providing their members with personal protective equipment and sanitary items,... read more